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What did ‘Cacique’ Medina say before Flamengo vs Estudiantes (ARG)?

Flamengo return to action this Wednesday (20) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage. Before the match, the Argentine team’s coach, Alexander ‘Cacique’ Medina, promised that he will push his squad to the limit in the game.

— In this match, we’ll have to play at the limit of our abilities to bring out our best version. We’re playing against a great team, with great players, with a lot of quality. We have to be very alert, just as we were here (in Argentina) — said Medina in a press conference.

What is the situation in Libertadores Group A?

At the moment, Flamengo remain top of Libertadores Group A with seven points. Next comes Estudiantes, with six points. Finally, Independiente Medellín (COL) and Cusco (PER) occupy the bottom two spots, with four and one point, respectively.

It is worth noting, however, that Flamengo have played one game fewer than Estudiantes and Cusco. That is because the match against Independiente Medellín was canceled after protests by Colombian fans. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro hope to be awarded a walkover win by Conmebol.

What was the first match between Flamengo and Estudiantes like?

The 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Estudiantes, in the third round of the Libertadores, was marked by refereeing controversy. That is because Mengão was furious with referee Piero Maza over two incidents.

In the first half, Farías scissored Emerson Royal, but the referee showed only a yellow card. Then in the second half, the already-booked Palacios landed a studs-up challenge on Bruno Henrique and was not sent off by Piero Maza.

When do Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other?

The clash between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Wednesday (20), in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, at the Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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